Bicycle Friendly America
The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program provides advocates and change makers with a roadmap and hands-on assistance to build places more welcoming to people who bike. The BFA℠ program is a tool for states, communities, business and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people and it recognizes those doing it well.
There Are
506
Bicycle Friendly Communities
(as of May 2023)
1,451
Bicycle Friendly Businesses
(as of September 2023)
221
Bicycle Friendly Universities
(as of November 2022)
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BROWSE AND SEARCH
Our complete database of Bicycle Friendly states, communities, businesses and universities.
BFA PROGRAM DEADLINES
Much more than an awards program, the bfa program is making biking better for cyclists across the country.
- Sets standards for what constitutes a real bicycling culture and environment
- Affects decisions on how communities, businesses, universities and states grow
- Inspires action, involvement and coordination among people that want to improve conditions for bicyclists
- Guides progress by acting as a roadmap for what communities, businesses, universities and states should do next
- Rewards persistence as people respond to feedback, make changes and come back again and again to get recognition.
- Raises expectations as to what really is expected and involved in making a great place for bicycling
The 5 E's for a Bicycle Friendly America
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Bicycle Friendly Community

The BFC program provides guidance to make your distinct vision for a bikeable community a reality.
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Bicycle Friendly State

Where does your state rank? Learn more about our annual ranking by clicking here.
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Bicycle Friendly Business

Through our Bicycle Friendly Business program, employers are recognized for their efforts to encourage a more bicycle friendly atmosphere.
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Bicycle Friendly University

The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bicycle-friendly campus for students, staff and visitors.